Managing Vmd; Enabling Vmd; Disabling Vmd - Huawei FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 User Manual

FusionServer Pro 2288X V5 Server
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9.5 Managing VMD

The Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is a module integrated in the
processor on the Purley platform. It is used for surprise hot plug, management,
and error processing of SSDs.
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9.5.1 Enabling VMD

Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS interface.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket Configuration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO Configuration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
Step 6 Select Intel(R) VMD Config and press Enter.
Step 7 Select Auto and press Enter.
Step 8 Press F10.
The Save Changes&Exit dialog box is displayed.
Step 9 Select Yes and press Enter.
The server automatically restarts for the settings to take effect.
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9.5.2 Disabling VMD

Procedure
Step 1 Access the BIOS interface.
Step 2 Choose Advanced.
Step 3 Select Socket Configuration and press Enter.
Step 4 Select IIO Configuration and press Enter.
Step 5 Select Intel(R) VMD Technology and press Enter.
Issue 04 (2020-06-05)
The VMD function must be enabled on the BIOS in UEFI mode only. The BIOS
in legacy mode does not support this setting.
Use Intelligent Computing Compatibility Checker
about the operating systems supported by the VMD function.
If the VMD function is enabled and the latest VMD driver is installed, the
NVMe drives support surprise hot swap.
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